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Hi Robin,I think it is an old myford 7 series - it's in my Grandad's workshop, he sadly died a few years ago but the family have kept it so I go home to use it. I'm sure my technique could be improved but I'm mostly going on what I remember him doing and also Brian King's book on workshop practice for ship modellers. For example I struggled to get the high shine finish on the brass which I suspect is due to going too fast or not having the tool properly sharpened. It's a really useful tool to have access to though to up the level of the model - particularly as the armament is one of the things the eye is drawn to on any warship.

The finished model was weathered with washes (rust colour/ black with a bit of green mixed in), and also some revell weathering powders (rust and sand) - the light sand dust is to give the impression that the ship has been operating in the gallipoli area for some time.

The two figures are modified preiser 1/100 figures - naval officer and army liaison officer on shore bombardment!

Next step is sea trials! On bath testing she actually sits a bit low in the water (about 3-4mm) - so I would caution other on adding too much extra detail, particularly in metal - use resin/plastic where possible.